Is Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts worth it?
❌ Poor ROI
$238,400 total cost vs $253,432 estimated 10-year earnings
5
ROI Score / 10
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Your intended major
$10,780/yr starting → $28,984/yr at 5 years
Years to graduate4 yrs
3 yrs4 yrs (avg)6 yrs
Annual living expenses$15,000
$8k$15k (avg)$30k
Annual scholarship / grant$0
$0$45k
Your Total Investment
Tuition (4 yrs)$178,400
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$238,400
Estimated 10-Year Earnings
Years 1–2 (starting salary)$21,560
Years 3–10 (mid-career salary)$231,872
Total 10-yr Earnings$253,432
Key Numbers
$15,032
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
22.1 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
-52%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
5/10
ROI Score
Poor
📊 Data sources: Tuition from IPEDS. Earnings from U.S. College Scorecard (Dept. of Education). This calculator provides estimates only and should not be the sole basis for enrollment decisions.
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